Coca-Cola reported a decline in revenues in its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Despite the slide, revenue was higher than analysts' expectations. A jump in sales of Coke Zero by 11% helped Coca-Cola beat expectations. Insider Today NSIDER TODA Sign up to get the inside scoop on today's biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Bull Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you ...

On Wednesday, Coca-Cola Company KO reported a third-quarter 2024 sales decline of 1% year-on-year to $11.9 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $11.59 billion.Revenue performance included a 10% growth in price/mix and a 2% decline in concentrate sales. Concentrate sales were 1 point behind unit case volume, primarily due to the timing of concentrate shipments.Adjusted operating margin was 30.7% versus 29.7% in the prior year, driven by a charge of $919 million related to the remeasurement of t ...

Topic 1: Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 15% year-over-year, driven by strong sales in the Asia-Pacific region [1]. - Net profit margin improved to 12%, up from 10% in the previous quarter [2]. - Operating expenses rose by 8%, primarily due to increased marketing and R&D investments [3]. Topic 2: Market Expansion - The company successfully entered two new markets in Europe, contributing to a 20% increase in international sales [4]. - A new distribution center was opened in South America to support regional growth [5]. - Strategic partnerships were formed with local retailers in Southeast Asia to enhance market penetration [6]. Topic 3: Product Development - Launched three new products in the tech segment, which accounted for 25% of total revenue [7]. - R&D spending increased by 10% to accelerate innovation and product differentiation [8]. - Customer feedback on the new product line has been overwhelmingly positive, with a 95% satisfaction rate [9]. Topic 4: Operational Efficiency - Implemented a new supply chain management system, reducing delivery times by 15% [10]. - Automation initiatives in manufacturing led to a 5% reduction in production costs [11]. - Employee training programs were expanded, resulting in a 10% increase in productivity [12]. Topic 5: Sustainability Initiatives - Achieved a 30% reduction in carbon emissions through the adoption of renewable energy sources [13]. - Launched a recycling program that has successfully diverted 50% of waste from landfills [14]. - Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030, with interim targets set for 2025 [15]. Topic 6: Corporate Governance - Appointed two new independent directors to the board, enhancing oversight and strategic guidance [16]. - Conducted a comprehensive review of corporate policies to ensure compliance with global standards [17]. - Shareholder engagement initiatives were strengthened, resulting in a 20% increase in attendance at the annual meeting [18].

Coke is on track for its best annual performance in a decade.Coca-Cola (KO 0.26%) is set to deliver third-quarter 2024 earnings the morning of Oct. 23. In addition to providing an update for investors, the report will shed light on the strength of the consumer and global inflationary pressures.Here's why Coke has a lot to prove this earnings season and whether the dividend stock is a buy now. Optimistic guidanceLast quarter, Coke raised several of its full-year targets. It boosted its comparable earnings-pe ...

Coca-Cola cans are on display with the Coca-Cola logo visible in the background in this photo ... [+] illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on March 2, 2024. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) will report its Q3 2024 results on Wednesday, October 23. We expect the company's revenues to come in at $11.65 billion, marginally above the consensus estimate of $11.6 billion. This would mark a year-over-year decline of about 2.5%. Earnings will likel ...

Coca-Cola (KO) closed the latest trading day at $70.44, indicating a +0.77% change from the previous session's end. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.4% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.63%.The world's largest beverage maker's stock has dropped by 1.02% in the past month, exceeding the Consumer Staples sector's loss of 2.13% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 3.76%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close ...

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is slated to report third-quarter 2024 earnings on Oct. 23, before the opening bell. The company is expected to register a year-over-year top-line decline and flat bottom-line results when it reports third-quarter numbers. Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at 74 cents, suggesting no change from the prior-year quarter's reported figure. The consensus mark for earnings has moved ...

Wall Street analysts forecast that Coca-Cola (KO) will report quarterly earnings of $0.74 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to no change from the year-ago quarter. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $11.61 billion, exhibiting a decline of 2.9% compared to the year-ago quarter.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 0.1% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed th ...

Coca-Cola (KO) is expected to deliver flat earnings compared to the year-ago quarter on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on Oct ...

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) continues to trend up the charts, backed by its strong brand portfolio, investments across the business, innovation and accelerated digital initiatives. Positive market trends have also been aiding KO’s stock momentum. Driven by these trends, the KO stock broke above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) yesterday, indicating the possibility of an uptrend ahead. On Monday, Coca-Cola closed trade at $70.34, surpassing its 50-day SMA of $70.20.The KO stock trades above its 200-day ...